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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.30, 519.55 and 183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.30, 519.55 and 183.89 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.30 : 519.55 = 183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.30/519.55 = 183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.30x = 519.55 × 183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.30x = 95,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,540.89/346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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